Most Popular Books by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Discusses the difference between secrets that are fun to keep and those that make people unhappy, and encourages youngsters to confide in their parents or another trusted adult such painful matters as bullying or improper touching.

This is a delightful book that teaches children the importance of values, and how it''s okay to embrace different values than other people.

Everybody has feelings. Learn how to identify them so that you know what to do with them when they occur. No matter how you''re feeling, your feelings always belong to you. So... let''s get ready to explore all of our feelings!

Whoever said that learning to read and write is easy? Sarah is unhappy and she no longer enjoys school. When learning to read and write, she tries to remember which way the letters go but she often gets them all mixed up. After she discovers that dyslexia is the reason for her trouble, she begins to understand that with extra practice and help from others, whe will begin to read and write correctly. At the same time, she also discovers a hidden talent she never knew existed!

In the city where they lived, homeless people were invisible to Chelsea and Leo Wellington, until they met Agnes. Agnes had been a teacher and, like Chelsea and Leo, she loved to study bugs. However, then she got sick. She lost her job, her home, and her dreams. Agnes helps Chelsea and Leo solve a problem. Can they find a way to help her?

Lost and Found tells the story of a young child who gets lost in a crowd of strangers. Just as her eyes fill with tears and she starts to get scared, she is approached by a police officer who helps her to find her mum and dad. The story encourages children and parents to decide on a safe meeting place whenever there is a chance of getting lost, a potentially frightening and dangerous experience for younger children.

There are so many things children have to learn and do everyday! Making new friends, going to the dentist, taking a bath or knowing when it''s time to listen are all part of a child''s daily life. This book focuses on the many daily activities young children engage in and why each activity is important to their development. And yes, before you grow up, you have to learn a lot of things: brush your teeth, cross the street, tie your shoes and more...

Bullies are an unfortunate part of many people''s lives. Readers of this insightful volume follow along and learn from Mia''s story. They''ll see just how hurtful bullying can be to all who are involved and why being mean is never the right answer. Realistic situations help readers see how they can apply the book''s lessons to their own lives. Vibrant illustrations correlate closely with accessible text, allowing readers of many ages and levels to benefit and learn from the important messages this innovative book has to offer.

Navigating friendships, both new and old, can be tricky for everyone. Old friends are great, but so are new ones. However, bringing everyone together isn''t always easy. This engaging book explores the idea of having multiple close friends, and how sharing friends may be hard, but also worthwhile. Relatable characters and colorful illustrations help tell this important story of friendship, while meaningful text helps readers learn to successfully deal with tough situations that may come up.

Everybody feels all kinds emotions, from happiness to anger. It''s good to feel all sorts of things, but sometimes negative feelings can get out of control. This charming story focuses on feeling mad, frustrated, and sad, which can all be difficult feelings to handle. This book helps readers learn how to deal with these intense emotions. They''ll learn how to calm down when they''re angry, and how to cheer up when they''re sad. Vivid, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the story.

Everybody feels all kinds emotions, from happiness to anger. It''s good to feel all sorts of things, but sometimes negative feelings can get out of control. This charming story focuses on feeling mad, frustrated, and sad, which can all be difficult feelings to handle. This book helps readers learn how to deal with these intense emotions. They''ll learn how to calm down when they''re angry, and how to cheer up when they''re sad. Vivid, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the story.

Part of growing up is gaining more responsibilities. We learn to take care of ourselves and to do things on our own. But everybody needs help sometimes, and that''s okay. This gentle story helps young readers recognize when they need help in their own lives, and encourages them to ask for the help that they need. Readers will learn that it''s good to receive help from others, and that they don''t need to do everything alone. Gorgeous illustrations bring this important lesson into sharp focus.

The first day of big kid school is filled with new things. New books to read, new teachers to meet, new friends to hang out with, and new things to learn, but even though starting school is tons of fun, it can also be a little intimidating. This charming story helps young readers deal with their emotions about starting school, and helps them become excited to learn. Beautiful, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the emotions of the story. This gentle, encouraging story is perfect for preparing young readers for school.

Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes, but feeling clumsy all the time can be harmful to one''s confidence and self-esteem. With the help of this thoughtful story, readers will see how finding a supportive environment can help one feel more comfortable in their own skin. They''ll follow along with Carol as she finds her place, and her confidence. Colorful illustrations and concise text guide readers through a relatable storyline that provides important lessons for dealing with tough situations that may happen in their own lives.

Most young people are familiar with superheroes, but in real life, it''s the ordinary heroes that walk among us that really make a difference. Readers of this engaging volume learn that there''s more to being a hero than being able to fly or having other superpowers. Being kind, helping others, or doing what''s right even when it''s tough are all things that make for pretty good, real-life heroes. Relatable characters are truly engaging through colorful illustrations, while age-appropriate text encourages readers to make positive, helpful decisions in their own lives.

A young girl who is deaf describes her daily life and how she manages to be happy despite the challenges posed by her disability.

It''s all too easy to judge people by appearances, but these kinds of judgments can be hurtful and wrong. This engaging volume tells a story that many will be able to relate to of judging someone before you actually get to know them. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text help tell this insightful story in a way that is easy for readers of many ages and skill levels to follow along with. Along the way, readers will pick up on valuable tips and lessons that they can apply to their own lives.

There are so many things that make us all the same and so many things that set us apart. Where we live, what we eat, how we dress, and even how we speak are just a few things that make us who we are. Can you imagine a world in which everyone is the same? That would be really boring! Instead, let''s explore all the wonderful things that make us great people! Diversity equals difference. Isn''t that great?